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Overview:

Jury duty touches the lives of millions of New Yorkers. Each year more than 600,000 people serve. View Flier

This site introduces you to jury service and answers basic questions: "Why must I serve?" "How long must I serve?" “Can I postpone to a more convenient date?" Who pays my jury fee?" "What should I tell my employer?" "What are my obligations as an employer?"

Please contact your local Commissioner of Jurors with any questions not answered here.

Please Note:The NY State Court System never asks for a juror’s financial or family information.
Do not give this kind of information to anyone claiming to represent the court.
If you receive a suspicious request, contact your Commissioner of Jurors.